January 12 -The state Attorney General’s office told state Rep. Gene Ward that a map he published in November of suspected homeless encampments and homeless activity in his East Honolulu district passes legal muster and is constitutional. Representative Ward, on Wednesday, called the Attorney General’s opinion “a win-win. I’m happy […]
Hanauma Bay
November 30 – Friends of Hanauma Bay claims that despite a court order, Honolulu City and County continues to misappropritate funds. The latest feud continues a long string of complaints by the non-profit group. Among allegations, that the City has purchased equipment for other venues with the funds, otherwise improperly […]
On March 30, 2016 Representative Gene Ward announced the defeat of House Resolution 21 and related HCR54. The measure sought to exchange Bishop Estate lands with Hawaiian Homelands and would directly impact the status of the Great Lawn fronting Maunalua Bay by potentially making it available to development. [Gene Ward […]
June 2, 2015 Tuesday news supplement for East Oahu and Hawaii Kai. Full text of these excerpts is available through the web. Where access is granted to the public, there is a link. Regular updates are issued Friday. This supplement was created due to the larger than normal amount of local news […]